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Three children lose their lives after consuming poisoned shrimp

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Njiyouom, a locality in the Western region of Cameroon, where three children from the same family tragically lost their lives.

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The lives of three children have been unfortunately cut short after they consumed poisoned crayfish. According to reports, the siblings found a packet of dried shrimp in their home but unbeknownst to them, it was mixed with a poisonous substance designed kill rat when they consumed it, leading to their untimely passing.

Their passing has left their family and local community in shock as they are still struggling to come to terms with their disappearance. Due to this incident the authorities and health officials are calling on the population to be very vigilant.

This tragedy is a clear reminder to parents and guardians to always keep poisonous substances or harmful objects out of children’s reach if they are at home, let the children be aware of the dangers playing or eating with harmful mixture or yet again always leave them at home supervised to avoid such heart wrenching tragedy. Vigilance and precaution is very important when kids are at home.


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